Sarina and Isaac Region

Hitch the camp trailer, cue the road-trip playlist and enjoy the landscapes of Mackay’s Sarina and Issac Region. Follow the journey of coal and sugar cane production in Queensland’s heartland in Sarina.

Things to do in Sarina

Located south of Mackay City, Sarina is a blend of natural country charm and a thriving business area.

Take a stroll along one of Sarina's golden beaches, including Sarina Beach, Grasstree Beach, Salonika Beach and Freshwater Point. Keep an eye out for nesting turtles in season, who lay their eggs among the grassy dunes. Sarina Beach provides a range of accommodation and dining options. Lake Barfield, which adjoins Salonika Beach, is a thriving beach sanctuary.

Keep an eye out for Buffy, a large Cane Toad statue placed in the middle of the Sarina township, in-between the north and south-bound lanes of the Bruce Highway.

Cape Palmerston National Park is one of the few remaining areas of natural coastline in the Mackay area. Windswept headlands, rainforest, swamps and sand dunes are shadowed by the imposing peak of Mount Funnel.

Relax and escape to this tropical country retreat located only 25 minutes south of Mackay. Access roads are all sealed - only 10 minutes from the highway. The air-conditioned self-contained unit provides a convenient home-base while you explore the Mackay/Whitsunday region's rainforests, reefs and many other unique tourist attractions.

Armstrong Beach Caravan Park is a very quiet, small park situated right on the Pacific Ocean. It's in a peaceful coastal setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This area is famous for fishing and prawning.

Sarina Palms Caravan Village is a quiet and beautifully maintained park with powered sites, en suite villas and cabins. Enjoy manicured tropical gardens, well appointed amenities, barbecue facilities and a relaxed atmosphere with a variety of accommodation options.

Clairview is one of a couple of places on the east coast of Queensland where the highway almost touches the beach. So if you want a stop over on your way up or down the coast, or if you want to come and catch some of the best fish in all of Queensland, call in and say hi to the friendly staff and stay a few days.

Tropicana Caravan Park Sarina is a friendly family run caravan park set on four acres surrounded by palm trees and flowers. They offer you drive thru sites. sites with concrete slabs or grassy sites. Can cater for larger RVs as well.

Situated in beautiful Sarina Beach. All rooms are fully self-contained. The family rooms contain full size kitchens and private bedrooms. Rooms have wonderful views of Sarina Beach and Sarina Inlet. Rooms all have private balconies and there is a large sundeck to soak up the sunshine or a get together for drinks.

At Sarina Beach Motel directly located on the beach, guests need only stroll 15 metres from their doorstep to the splendid unspoilt beach and amble along the picturesque southern shores of the Coral Sea.

Cape Palmerston Holiday Park is set on 63 acres adjacent to a quiet, secluded beach at the northern end of the Isaac Coast. It is a unique getaway isolated from the hustle and bustle of city life. The rural outlook towards distinctive Mt Funnel creates a relaxing atmosphere that lets you re-energise and reinvigorate.